industrial engineering
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of industrial engineering
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Cook’s fondness for his alma mater Auburn University, where he earned a degree in industrial engineering, periodically brings him back to campus for special events or football games.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
“She thinks it’s kind of creepy, and I respect that,” says Dvorak, who studies industrial engineering and data science at Northwestern University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The letter was organized by Ken Goldberg, professor of industrial engineering and operations research, and Ethan Katz, associate professor in the history department and the Center for Jewish Studies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025
"We choose to be in networks, both offline and online, that are compatible with our own thinking," explained Amin Rahimian, assistant professor of industrial engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
Why industrial managers should know the cardinal principles of invention, of industrial engineering, industrial management, industrial relations and the human factor in engineering and in the industries.
From Industrial Progress and Human Economics by James Hartness
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